2026

Parade Information

The 265th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, 2025
at 11:00 AM.

2026

Grand Marshal
Robert J. McCann

Robert J. McCann was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and is a third-generation Irish American with roots in County Armagh. He holds dual Irish and American citizenship, embodying the enduring connection between Ireland and New York City. Serving as a bridge between his ancestral homeland and the city that shaped his professional life, he is President of the Irish Arts Center’s Board of Directors. In this role, Mr. McCann has been instrumental in promoting and preserving Irish culture in New York, particularly through the Center’s transformative growth, which led to the opening of a $60 million new facility in 2021 and redevelopment plans for its original building.

Professionally, Mr. McCann has played a significant role in strengthening New York’s position as a global financial capital through leadership positions at three distinct financial services firms. As President of Global Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch and later as CEO of UBS Americas, he led organizations employing thousands and contributing greatly to the city’s economic vitality. Today, as an investor and Co-Chairman of NewEdge Capital Group, Mr. McCann continues to impact the financial landscape of the New York metropolitan area while also championing the vibrant Irish-American cultural community that has been central to the city’s identity for generations.